Reimagined in an almost freestyle manner, blending the broadly recognisable with the unexpectedly expressive and pure, The Midnight Shepherds take on the mighty Ain’t No Sunshine.
Americana
Introducing the highly-anticipated new album from one of modern Americana’s most authentically gripping artists, the blues-rock rasp and swagger of Mat D reaches peak embrace, throughout the stylish highs and lows of Jericho Gap.
Short yet incredibly impressive and a joy to let play at volume, the Heaven EP speaks out on behalf of hard-working artists who devote themselves to the craft and the freedom of writing above all else.
“I would have loved to hit the road with Kerouac – in that day in age and that time in place. That would be one hell of road trip.”
Humble as ever yet faultless and skilful in its portrayal of this topic and mood, Not Even Trying marks one more beauty of a blues track, from a now extensive and unmissable repertoire.
Liz provides a sensational anthem of soulful depth and presence. All at once unreservedly personal and vastly accessible for its concise presentation of the pain of missing someone.
An impressively versatile EP – vocally definitive, recognisable, poetic and thought-provoking, heartfelt and musically fresh yet nostalgic all at once.
The song gathers momentum with grace and precision, evolving through the ferocity of hard-rock during its central section, with fast-paced guitars and drums colliding to bring us into another creative shift; that of a mildly psychedelic overtone.
Finely-crafted pop-rock with an Americana twist – the EP Pomona delivers four blissfully heartfelt and impressively-crafted singles, and effectively takes listeners back to the heart of organic music.
Turn this one up loud – t.Roy & the Smoking Section capture the mood beautifully, for the aptly-Americana-soaked anthem Southeast Texas Son.
Skilfully employing the power of contrast throughout, for a huge level of impact between this raspy and passionate pop-rock chorus, and the more spoken-word style of the stripped-back, quieter verses, Hear Me Roar reflects openly on a variety of topical and personal issues.
Frank Viele sets the mood with ease and captivates for his storytelling and vocal prowess combined, with Hearts We Left Behind.